First United Methodist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 34° 43.886 W 086° 35.040
16S E 538084 N 3843339
Methodist Society came here in 1807.
Waymark Code: WM1PG2
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
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Plaque says:

First United Methodist Church
Huntsville, Alabama
Methodism brought into area 1807

Methodist Society organized at Hunt's Spring prior to formation of Madison County, served 1808-1820 by Flint Circuit traveling ministers. First Church built 1821 NW corner Clinton and Gallatin Streets. Present site acquired 1832, church completed 1834, occupied and accidentally burned by Federals 1864. Cornerstone laid 1867 for present sanctuary, dedicated 1874.

Marker Name: First United Methodist Church

Marker Type: Urban

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Date Dedicated / Placed: 1972

Marker Number: Not listed
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